Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Upscale MQ5-13
The closest PPG colour is Lilac Time (PPG1168-4), at ΔE 1.34 — near-exact.
Lilac Time is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.34 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
Why people switch between Behr and PPG
Most people comparing Behr to PPG are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Lilac Time really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.34near-exact
- LRV
- 42Behr is 42
- Hex
- #A4ABBF#A8ADC2 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Lilac Time is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Timeless Lilac PPG1169-4ΔE 1.94 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Lovely Lilac PPG1167-4ΔE 2.69 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Spring Lilac PPG1170-4ΔE 2.74 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.